The largest island in the Caribbean Cuba combines idyllic beaches and stunning countryside with historic towns and a vivacious culture.

Voyager are genuine specialists to Cuba and whether you prefer to contact us by phone or email, we guarantee that whoever you deal with will have extensive personal experience of having travelled the length and breadth of the island.

Voyager holidays to Cuba are tailor made to your specific requirements so please don’t hesitate to contact us withyour plans.

Central Cuba, to the east of Havana, is home to the colonial towns and cities of
cienfuegostrinidadsancti spiritussanta clara
&
remedios
and is the most popular part of the island for visitors interested in the country’s history. The countryside in central Cuba is also very scenic, home as it is to the Escambray Mountains.

Continuing east, the island becomes increasingly flat with sugar plantations and cattle ranches. There is very little modern development in this part of Cuba and the towns of
camaguey
, Las Tunas &
holguin
make good stopping off points.

Approaching the eastern end of the island the terrain again becomes much more mountainous as one drives from the town of
bayamo
through the famous Sierra Maestre and on to the city of
santiago
, the second largest in the country. The famous town of Guantanamo is a short drive east of Santiago while, further along the coast, is
baracoa
, the oldest colonial town in the Americas.

Cuba is also famous for its many spectacular beaches, the majority of which line the north coast all the way east of Havana.
jibacoa
is the nearest resort to Havana while
varadero
is the island’s largest beach resort. Just off Cuba’s north coast are a series of island resorts such as
santa mariacayo ensenachoscayo guillermo
and
cayo coco
which are all joined to the mainland by causeway. Continuing east along the mainland are the resorts
santa lucia
and then
guardalavaca

Although the majority of Cuba’s beach resorts are located along the north coast,
Playa Ancon
near Trinidad has a lovely beach while the island of
cayo largo
in the Caribbean Sea has some of Cuba’s finest sandy beaches.

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As specialists in tailor made holidays to Cuba, Voyager Travel feature over
havana
spread right along the length of the island.

In addition to history and culture, Cuba is home to magnificent countryside and there are several places where visitors can stay. To the west of Havana,
La Moka hotel
at Las Terrazas is the best eco-hotel in Cuba; the nearby Vinales Valley is also very popular with hotels such as
Los Jasmines & La Ermita. For birdwatchers the area around the Zapata Peninsula is very popular with accommodation options at Hotel Playa Larga and
Villa Guama.

Cuba’s island resorts have grown in popularity and are home to some of the island best and most popular hotels. Examples include the Sol Cayo Largo, Iberostar Ensenachos, Melia Buenavista,
Melia Cayo Coco
and
Melia Cayo Guillermo.

Getting to Cuba
has never been easier. Voyager Travel offer a wide variety of scheduled flights to Cuba and, by offering daily flights, we are able to tailor clients’ holidays to their exact requirements.

Virgin Atlantic
fly direct from London Gatwick to Havana every Thursdays & Mondays throughout the year with an additional Saturday flight between November and the end of March. Flights are operated by 747s with a choice of economy, premium economy and upper class. Not only do Virgin offer the best and most direct scheduled flights to Cuba they are also usually the best value for money.

Cubana Airlines
no longer fly directly from the UK but have a substantial local network within Cuba

In addition to direct flights there are also a number of indirect flights between the UK and Havana, many of which offer the added benefit of regional departures from airports such as Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow & Aberdeen.

air europa
fly daily from Gatwick via Madrid while Iberia also fly daily via Madrid, this time from Heathrow. Both airlines offer a 2 class service.

air france
operate from numerous regional UK airports to Paris and then on to Havana. Flights operate daily during the winter and normally 5 times a week over the summer. It is possible to combine Air France flights and KLM flights.

klm
also fly 3 times a week from Amsterdam to Havana with connecting flights from all over the UK. KLM provide a 2 class service while Air France offer a choice of economy, premium economy and business class. It is possible to combine Air France flights and KLM flights.

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean by a long way and travelling around it can take much longer than many people realise. As specialists in
tailor made holidays to Cuba
Voyager Travel are experts in how best to explore this fascinating island and all our staff have extensive experience of travel around Cuba.

The quickest way to get across Cuba is by air. There are domestic flights from Havana to the majority of the island with the most popular flights being to Baracoa, Santiago, Holguin and the various island resorts such as Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria.

Travelling by air is obviously the quickest way to get around but doesn’t allow visitors to see anything of the island. As specialists in
Cuba fly drive holiday
, Voyager Travel are experts in arranging itineraries that are suitable for driving one self. We can arrange holidays from one to four weeks taking in the key highlights of Cuba.
Driving in Cuba is very safe
and, with so little traffic on the road, very straightforward.

For client who don’t wish to hire a car we can also arrange
pre-booked, private transfers
between almost any two points in Cuba. These transfers are in modern, air conditioned vehicles with experienced drivers who know the quickest route.

The cheapest way to travel around Cuba is by
tourist bus
These buses are safe, reliable, comfortable and great value and follow some of the key tourist routes such as Havana to Vinales, Vinales to Trinidad via Cienfuegos, Havana to Trinidad via Cienfuegos and Havana to Santiago via Santa Clara and Camaguey. Voyager Travel are able to
pre-book bus tickets
on these routes which collect and drop passengers at many of the key hotels en-route.

As specialists in tailor made holidays to Cuba, Voyager Travel feature over
old havana
not to mention a vivacious culture. spread right along the length of the island.
Voyager Travel offer accommodation in well over 100 hotels right across Cuba, with
everything from simple 2* hostel style accommodation to luxury 5* resorts. For clients
who have booked their own international flights we are happy to book accommodation
on its own for a minimum of 7nts (split between different hotels if so required).

All Inclusive

Although the situation is very different in the towns and cities few countries in
the world have such a high proportion of All Inclusive beach hotels as Cuba. As
a result of its recent political past Cuba still lacks the infrastructure of private
bars and restaurants that are to be found in many other countries. In addition,
many of Cuba's new beach resorts are well away from local centres of population
requiring an instant solution as to how guests are going to eat and drink. However,
probably the governing factor in their growth has been their resounding popularity.
Not only do All Inclusive hotels offer excellent value for money they also offer
the convenience of knowing that everything has been paid for in advance as well
as the bonus of not having to carry your money around with you at all times. Please
note that there is a significant difference between some of the simpler All Inclusive
hotels (which are more akin to Full Board) and the top All Inclusive resorts. Please
note also that clients staying at All Inclusive will be required to wear wristbands
that distinguish them as guests of their particular hotels; this is to prevent non-guests
from taking advantage of the All Inclusive bars etc.

Some 98% of Cuba’s beach accommodation is found in All Inclusive resort style complexes.
These range from simple, locally run 2* hotels to luxury 5* foreign managed properties,
almost exclusively along Cuba’s north coast. For clients who prefer, smaller, less
commercial hotels there really are just a handful of options in Cuba such as Maria
La Gorda, Cayo Levisa, Villa Las Brujas & Villa Maguana. We know all of these hotels
first hand so please phone for specific advice.

Boutique Hotels

The closest that Cuba comes to a international-standard boutique hotel is the Saratoga
in Old Havana. Even here facilities fall slightly short and service can be a bit
inconsistent for a top hotel. See also Luxury Hotels / Heritage Hotels.

Building Work

Cuba is a year-round destination and as such there is no off-season when repairs
and renovations can take place without some impact on visitors. However, any renovation
work is most likely to take place between May & November.

Buses

Viazul the Cuban State run bus company operates regular, reliable coach services
linking Havana with Pinar del Rio and Vinales to the west and the towns of Trinidad,
Santa Clara, Camaguey, Santiago and Baracoa to the east. Comprehensive details of
all the main routes with a fare guide and timetables can be found in the bus routes
section.

Car hire is limited in Cuba and no International Car Hire companies are allowed
to operate so it is best to pre book especially at busy times. Driving in Cuba is
safe and roads are remarkably un-crowded. If you want to get to the heart of how
this fascinating country works (and engage in some time travel) then there is no
better way than hiring a car for a few days. We can arrange different pick and drop
off locations and integrate car hire with bus travel and private transfers if you
wish. The site has a Driving distances map in the map section,
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holidays and you can plan your own individual multi centre itinerary using our sophisticated
Itinerary planner.

Casa Particulars

These are private homes that are licensed to accept foreign tourists as paying guests,
effectively home-stays. Unfortunately due to Cuban Government restrictions we are
unable to book casa particulars or provide transfers between them but, for clients
who are keen to stay in one or more, we are happy to leave part of the itinerary
open allowing clients to make their own arrangements. If you are looking for this
kind of experience then it is often best to combine this with car hire as many properties
are away from the centre and can be a bit difficult to reach especially with luggage.
Probably the best place in which to experience a casa particular is Vinales, 2hrs
drive west of Havana. Please note that due to government restrictions there are
no casa particulars in beach areas and very few in Old Havana. Standards vary considerably
and are often fairly basic with shared bathroom so if possible it is best to check
out the accommodation before parting with any payment.

Check-in / Check-out

Although there are always exceptions to the rule, as well as flexibility at individual
hotels depending on how busy they are at the time, check-in is normally 3 or 4 pm
and check-out 12 noon.

Cigars

Cuba is famous for its world famous cigars which can be purchased for a fraction
of the cost they command in the UK. Most of Cuba’s tobacco comes from Pinar del
Rio province to the west of Havana where visitors can see cigars being made in the
traditional way. Cigars are also made at the Partagas cigar factory alongside the
Capitol Building in Old Havana.

Clothing

Cuba is a largely informal country so smart attire (ie jacket and tie) is seldom
required. Most restaurants / hotel restaurants will ask that clients do not wear
shorts or sandals in the evening but that is about as strict as it gets. As with
most tropical climates you are advised to wear natural fabrics such as cotton. During
Cuba’s winter months, December-March, it can occasionally get quite cool in the
evening so a pullover or light jacket is required. This is particularly the case
in places such as Las Terrazas.

Cuban Hotel Guests

The law was changed in 2008 and Cubans are now allowed to stay in the same tourist
hotels as foreign visitors. The realty of the situation is that very few Cubans
can afford to stay at these hotels although, in less developed parts of the island,
locals will sometimes be allowed daytime use of facilities such as the swimming
pool.

Being such a large island means that domestic flights play an integral part in a
great many holidays to Cuba and as a result efforts have been made to improve the
local network both in terms of the flight options available and in the quality of
service provided. Many of the main routes, Havana to Holguin and Havana to the offshore
islands, are now served by a modern fleet of ATR turbo Prop aircraft with daily
departures. We can co-ordinate car hire collection or drop off at some airports
and arrange transfers from any airport in Cuba to you hotel.

Driving

To hire a car in Cuba you must be at least 21 years and hold a valid national driving
licence. Voyager Travel are specialists in fly drive holidays to Cuba but can only
book car hire for a minimum of 72hrs as part of an itinerary. It is not possible
to self-drive classic American cars although they can be hired by the hour with
a driver in Havana.

Holders of United Kingdom passports require a valid 10 year passport valid for at
least 6 months after the date of return from Cuba, return airline ticket and Cuban
Tourist Card which Voyager Travel can arrange. The cost of the Tourist Card is £15
which will be added to the cost of the booking. No application forms, photos etc
are required. Please note that all travellers, including infants, must have their
own passports.

Cuba is a popular destination for both deep-sea fishing and bone-fishing. Although
not experts, we can often help point clients in the right direction.

Flights

Getting to Cuba has never been easier and at Voyager we offer a large choice of
flights with a wide selection of regional departures. We fly with most of the major
scheduled airlines operating to Cuba. Outbound flights almost always leave the UK
& Europe in the morning or early afternoon arriving in Cuba the same evening while
return flights tend to be overnight, getting back into the UK & Europe the following
day. Where flights are non-stop the journey time from London, Paris or Madrid to
Havana is approximately 10 hours with return flights normally an hour shorter.

Food & Drink

Although nobody would claim that Cuba was famous for its cuisine the situation has
improved markedly in recent years. The main development has been the 'paladars'
which have sprung up all over Havana and in other Cuban towns and cities. Paladars
are small, family run restaurants set up in people's gardens, living rooms and patios,
anywhere in fact where there is sufficient space for a few tables and chairs. These
paladars offer possibly the ultimate in home cooking and are very good value at
£5-10 for a meal. The majority of beach hotels are now run on an All Inclusive basis
with meals provided buffet style. In the superior All Inclusive hotels there will
also be one or more a la carte restaurants to choose from. Away from the beach,
dining in hotel restaurants can be a very disappointing experience so we always
recommend that clients eat out wherever possible. Beer and rum are the favoured
drinks in Cuba and the quality of both is high. It is rum that most often captures
the imagination usually in the form of one of the many cocktails for which the island
is famous. Take your pick from a daiquiri, mojito, cuba libre or cubanito amongst
others. Cuban coffee is also very good and is usually taken espresso style.

A sort of cross between the National Trust & English Heritage, Habaguanex is the
commercial offshoot of the Historical Office of Old Havana, the organisation that
is charged with renovating Old Havana. The majority of hotels, bars, restaurants
and shops in Old Havana are operated by Habaguanex with the profits generated being
reinvested in further economic and social development in Old Havana.

Health Requirements

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for travel to Cuba which is also malaria-free.
For detailed information / advice on health issues, clients are advised to consult
their local GP or visit www.masta.org

Heritage Hotels

Due to its Spanish heritage Cuba towns and cities are blessed with a legacy of fine
colonial buildings some of which have been converted into hotel accommodation. Old
Havana is awash with what we refer to as ‘Heritage’ or Character’ hotels but they
can also be found in Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus, Remedios, Camaguey,
Santiago & Baracoa. See also Boutique Hotels & Luxury Hotels.

Hurricanes

Cuba has a sub-tropical climate suitable for travel all year round. However, the
best time to visit is generally during our winter when the weather is cooler, less
humid and drier. Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Caribbean and are most likely
in September & October. Updates can be found at www.nhc.noaa.gov

Internet Access

The official language is Spanish but English is widely spoken in and around beach
hotels and in the main tourist locations. In the countryside you may struggle to
find anyone who speaks English so it’s a good idea to take a phrase book with you
especially if you are on a fly drive itinerary.

Luxury Hotels

Although the standard and variety of accommodation available has improved markedly
over the years, Cuba still lacks genuine, world class accommodation. The stand out
beach hotel is the Royal Hideaway Resort in Cayo Ensenachos while the best urban
hotels are the Melia Cohiba and Melia Habana in downtown Havana, the Hotel Saratoga
& Parque Central in Old Havana and Iberostar Grand in Trinidad. Accommodation in
the countryside is almost always locally managed and simple in style.

The key map of Cuba on our site is our interactive itinerary builder map. This map
allows you to find information and pictures of all major places in Cuba along with
full details of a large range of accommodation. You can build an itinerary, choose
hotels and change durations, select flights and get an approximate price. There’s
a whole section of other interactive maps on the site with maps for Bus Travel,
Railways, Driving Distances, National Parks, Dive Sites, Domestic Flights and a
Relief Map.

Mobile Phones

Reception has improved significantly in recent years although it is still far from
universal reception is normally possible at the larger beach hotels and also in
most major towns.

Money

Tourists will generally only use the convertible peso (CUC) which trades at near
parity with the US$ (1 CUC = $1.10). Cuban Convertible pesos are unavailable outside
of Cuba. You may change UK Sterling, Euros or US Dollars into convertible pesos
at banks, bureau de change and most tourist hotels though there is currently a 10%
tax for converting US$ into convertible pesos. Cash machines are extremely rare
in Cuba and should not be depended on. Visa and Mastercard are accepted in Cuba
though you should check with your card issuer to make sure your own card can be
used. Credit cards issued by American banks cannot be used in Cuba. We would recommend
against taking debit cards. Travellers cheques can be used in Cuba unless issued
by an American bank.

Music

Cuba is famous for its music and there are numerous venues where you can go to hear
live music. Most large towns will have a Casa de la Trova with live, nightly music,
almost always of a very high standard. Entrance is seldom more than 1 peso with
as many locals as tourists in the audience. There will usually be a number of different
acts together with a bar to help fuel your enjoyment.

Fuel is permanently available at CUPET petrol stations, many of which are open 24hrs
a day. Although stations are not as frequent as in the West, running out of fuel
is not something that visitors should worry about. Petrol prices are typically slightly
lower than in the UK.

Cuba is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. Violent crimes against
tourists are extremely rare. However, cases of bag snatching & petty thieving are
on the increase in the cities and visitors should take all the normal precautions
with their belongings – do not display valuable jewellery and always use the safe
in your room for valuables, cash and passports. We recommend that you do not leave
your passport at reception – unless in a secure safe. Any loss of these valuable
documents should be reported immediately. We also recommend that for all flights
you take any valuables in your hand luggage and, if you have one, take a hard suitcase
for the hold (unless hiring a car in which case we recommend soft bags that fit
into boots more easily)

Scuba Diving

Cuba's popularity as a scuba diving destination keeps on growing, in part because
it represents such good value but also because its ample coastline and waters offer
extensive and largely untarnished dive sites. Scuba diving in Cuba is recommended
for experienced divers with a minimum of 10 logged dives who, to coin a phrase,
can plan a dive and dive that plan. For such divers, we would recommend the dive
centres at Cayo Levisa & Maria La Gorda to the west of Havana. For inexperienced
divers or those wishing to dive for the first time we can recommend the dive school
in Guardalavaca and the free diving lessons at Sandals Hicacos and Sandals Beaches.
Other dive destinations include Santa Lucia, Santiago, Trinidad & Cayo Largo.

Shopping

Shopping is not one of Cuba’s great strengths. Even in Havana you will find very
few shops and those that there are offer a very poor range of goods. The daily market
in Old Havana provides a better bet with the occasional interesting buys amid the
usual tourist pap. The most popular shopping items in Cuba are undoubtedly cigars
which are far cheaper than in the UK. If you are offered cigars on the street don’t
waste your money. They might look like the real thing but the vast majority are
fakes (a good present for the boss perhaps). Other popular buys include Cuban rum
and coffee.

Single Supplements

Almost all hotels in Cuba charge on a per person basis, rather than per room, with
single supplements for sole occupancy. Although the odd hotel may occasionally waive
its single supplement during low season, single supplements are a fact of life in
Cuba. Generally speaking, the better / more expensive the hotel, the higher its
single supplement will be and vice versa.

Tipping

Once outlawed, tipping is now widespread in Cuba. With average wages of just 20-30
pesos a month, tips go a long way in supporting a great many Cubans and their families.
Despite that we would still urge clients to only tip adequate or good service –
bad service should never be rewarded. Tips should be in whole numbers not percentage
terms. Try and get hold of as many 1 peso coins as possible – you’ll be surprised
how fast they disappear.

Tourist Cards

A Tourist card is required by most travellers to Cuba. This acts as a Visa waiver
and your passport is not stamped at immigration. Voyager are authorised by the Cuban
Consulate to issue Tourist Cards and this will be issued along with your travel
documents. The cost of the Tourist Card is £15 which will be added to the cost of
the booking. No application forms, photos etc are required.

Tours

Our escorted Tours are a great way to see the island especially if you are travelling
alone. All are with experienced English speaking guides and group sizes are small.
Departures especially during the winter months are frequent and with some tours
we have an upgrade package to superior accommodation. The Escorted tour itineraries
are fixed but we can individually tailor your holiday with additional time (either
at the start or the end) at the beach, in the countryside or city. Voyager currently
offer 4 group escorted Tours, 2 private tours.

Please see the separate Tours section on the main menu.

Trains

There have been railways in Cuba longer than in many European countries and there
has been an electric railway in Havana for over a century. However much of the rail
network in Cuba has been in steady decline for over a half a century and is now
in a state of almost continual neglect through lack of funding. For the train traveller
who just wants to get from one place to another this poses difficulties and delays.
For the rail enthusiast though this is like train heaven as many of the engines
especially around the sugar mills are still powered by steam.

Transfers

We are able to pre-book private, a/c taxi transfers between most tourist destinations
within Cuba. Departure times are advised locally by a representative.

There are no compulsory vaccinations required for travel to Cuba which is also malaria-free.
For detailed information / advice on health issues, clients are advised to consult
their local GP or visit www.masta.org

Visas

A Tourist card is required by most travellers to Cuba. This acts as a Visa waiver
and your passport is not stamped at immigration. Voyager are authorised by the Cuban
Consulate to issue Tourist Cards and this will be issued along with your travel
documents. The cost of the Tourist Card is £15 which will be added to the cost of
the booking. No application forms, photos etc are required.

Voltage

Voltage is usually 110v though some of the newer hotels operate on 220v. American
style, 2 pin plugs are the most common type of connector but if you have any of
your own electrical appliances with you its best to take an international converter
plug. If you need batteries for anything also take these with you as it can be difficult
to get all but the most common types locally.

Cuba is an ideal destination for watersports of all kinds. The majority of beach
hotels in Cuba are All Inclusive and include a variety of watersports included in
the price. In Super Inclusive hotels such as Sandals Hicacos & Breezes Jibacoa this
will include a wide variety of watersports with full instruction, often including
scuba diving and waterskiing. At the other end of the scale, in some of the simpler
All Inclusive hotels, there will be limitations on the variety, quality and availability
of the watersports provided.

Weather

Cuba has a sub-tropical climate suitable for travel all year round. However, the
best time to visit is generally during our winter when the weather is cooler, less
humid and drier. Hurricanes are a fact of life in the Caribbean and are most likely
in September & October. Updates can be found at www.nhc.noaa.gov

Windowless Rooms

Many of the older ‘heritage style’ hotels in Old Havana and other colonial towns
in Cuba are actually old houses that been converted into hotel accommodation. Due
to the nature of colonial architecture, some of these buildings are built around
internal courtyards and have relatively few external windows. As a result, pretty
much every such hotel has a number of rooms that have windows that face onto internal
courtyards. In a few cases such as Los Frailes in Old Havana there are no windows
in some rooms.

We know almost all hotels in Cuba first hand so will be happy to advise.

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All Voyager Travel holidays to Cuba are entirely tailor made and, as such, there are many thousands of different itineraries that we can suggest.

The most popular type of holiday to Cuba is a
twin centre holiday split between Havana and the beach. Clients can combine any Havana hotel with any beach hotel for any number of nights at each and, as such, there are thousands of possible combinations we can suggest.

We feature some 30 hotels in Havana alone, the vast majority in
Old Havana, with everything from 2* to 5*.

Although the majority of twin centre holidays involve combining Havana with time at the beach, many of our clients choose to combine Havana with other destinations of cultural or natural interest such as Vinales, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos,
Trinidad, Santiago.

For clients who want to see more of the island our recommendation has always been a Cuba
Fly Drive holiday
. By
hiring a car, car hire page not only can clients can determine their own
tailor made itinerary, it also affords one the flexibility to stop and explore en-route.

For clients who prefer to travel independently, but who don’t wish to drive themselves, we can arrange numerous
Multi Centre Cuba holidays
with travel by pre-booked transfers. The majority of clients will limit themselves to three or four centre holidays but, equally, we have many clients who want to see much more.

Many clients choose the convenience and sociability of a small group escorted tour for their holiday to Cuba. Voyager Travel offer both one and two week
escorted group tours
of Cuba.
The Pearl of the Caribbean Tour
is our seven night tour which operates every Sunday throughout the year as well as every Wednesday during the high season months of November through April.
The Highlights of Cuba
is a fourteen night tour that operates every Sunday and which takes in almost the entire island.

The majority of clients will limit themselves to three or centre holidays but, equally, we have many clients who want to see much more.

Similarly, the majority of clients on their first holiday to Cuba will stick to the western half of the island but, for those keen to see as much as possible, it is very straightforward to keep on travelling east to
Camaguey,Bayamo,Santiago
and even
Baracoa
at the far eastern tip of the island. The majority of clients will end in
Santiago
and then fly back to Havana although it is just as easy to first fly to Santiago from Havana and then head back west along the island. Clients flying
Cubana
also have the option to get off in Holguin and travel from east to west, thereby doing away with the need for any domestic flights.

As specialists in Cuba holidays, whoever you speak to at Voyager Travel will have extensive experience of having travelled right across Cuba.

FLY DRIVE
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and home to a wealth of historical towns and cities, beautiful countryside and stunning beaches. For clients who prefer to travel independently our recommendation has always been a
Fly Drive holidayCuba.
By hiring a car, not only can clients determine their own tailor made itinerary, it also affords one the flexibility to stop and explore en-route.

Driving in Cuba is very safe and, with few roads and almost no traffic, it’s also very easy. The vast majority of our clients will begin their holiday with a few days in Havana before collecting their car on departure. Clients then have the option of either heading west to the beautiful countryside of
Las Terrazas
&
Vinales
Valley or east to the cultural heartland of the island, home to the colonial centres of
Cienfuegos,
Trinidad,
Sancti Spiritus,
Remedios
and
Santa Clara.

The majority of clients on their first holiday to Cuba will stick to the western half of the island but, for those keen to see as much as possible, it is very straightforward to keep on driving east to
Camaguey,
Bayamo,
Santiago
and even
Baracoa
at the far eastern tip of the island. The majority of clients will drop their car in Santiago and then fly back to Havana
although it is just as easy to first fly to Santiago from Havana and then drive back west along the island. Clients flying
Cubana
also have the option to get off in Holguin and drive from east to west, thereby doing away with the need for any domestic flights.

As specialists in Cuba fly drive holidays, whoever you speak to at Voyager Travel will have extensive experience of driving around Cuba.

ESCORTED TOURS
As the largest island in the Caribbean, and with so much to see and do, many clients choose the convenience and sociability of a group escorted tour for their holiday to Cuba. Not only are all the travel and sightseeing arrangements taken care of but an escorted tour is a great way to meet like-minded travellers and share one’s experiences.

Voyager Travel offer both one and two week
escorted group tours
of Cuba.
The Pearl of the Caribbean Tour
is our seven night tour which operates every Sunday throughout the year as well as every Wednesday during the high season months of November through April. Although the itineraries of the two departures vary very slightly, both take in almost all the main highlights of western Cuba including Havana, Santa Clara, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Guama, Las Terrazas and the Vinales Valley.

Our fourteen night
Highlights of Cuba Tour
operates every Sunday throughout the year. The first week incorporates the Pearl of the Caribbean tour taking in the highlights of western Cuba. For the second week of the tour clients fly east to Holguin, visiting Baracoa, Guantanamo & Santiago before returning to Havana for a final night.

With a maximum of 6 rooms per departure for both our group escorted Cuba tours, these are very small groups which allow us to include sought after hotels such as the
Iberostar Grand
in Trinidad and La Moka at Las Terrazas.

For clients who prefer to travel independently, we also offer a Ten night
Private Escorted Tour
of Cuba. Clients fly into Havana for three days before catching a domestic flight to Santiago at the eastern end of the island. They then make their way back along the spine of the island visiting Camaguey, Sancti Spiritus, Trinidad & Cienfuegos.

After time spent exploring the island’s diverse attractions, many of our clients like to end their holiday with a beach extension at one of Cuba’s many beautiful resorts. The most popular option by some way is
Breezes Jibacoa, our best selling beach hotel in Cuba.

TWIN CENTRE
The most popular type of holiday to Cuba is undoubtedly a
twin centre holiday
split between Havana and the beach. As specialists in tailor made holidays to Cuba, Voyager clients can combine any Havana hotel with any beach hotel for any number of nights at each and, as such, there are thousands of possible combinations we can suggest.

We also feature all of Cuba’s beach resorts and the vast majority of beach hotels within these individual resorts. Our best selling beach hotel is Breezes Jibacoa which is located just outside Havana in a beautiful rural setting; we also do a large number of bookings to
Varadero, Cuba’s biggest resort, with the
Iberostar Tainos,
Iberostar Alameda,
Iberostar Varadero
&
Paradisus Varadero
particularly popular.

A domestic flight from Havana will take clients to the mainland resorts of Guardalavaca, Chivirico and Santa Lucia as well as the popular island resorts of Cayo Largo, Coco Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Cayo Santa Maria & Cayo Ensenachos.

Although the majority of twin centre holidays involve combining Havana with time at the beach, many of our clients choose to combine Havana with other destinations of cultural or natural interest such as Vinales, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Santiago.

The majority of our clients opt to fly
Virgin Atlantic
from London Gatwick to Havana and, with flights every Wednesday & Sunday (plus a seasonal winter Saturday flight) clients’ twin centre holidays can be for 7, 10, 11, 14 nights or longer.

Cuba is a fascinating as well as stunningly beautiful country and any Cuba holiday is a memorable experience.

The largest island in the Caribbean, Cuban beaches are idyllic and can be combined with stunning countryside and historic colonial towns, such as
not to mention a vivacious culture.

Voyager Travel are genuine Cuba holiday specialists and, whether you prefer to contact us by phoning 01580 766222 or
email
we guarantee that whoever you deal with have extensive personal knowledge of the island. Voyager Travel have been providing bespoke Cuba holidays to the UK market for 15 years now and our knowledge of the island is second to none.

All Voyager tailor made Cuba holidays are geared to your specific requirements so please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding your plans.

Every Cuba holiday is different and at Voyager Cuba we feel sure that we can meet clients’ requirements no matter what their interests.

For clients interested in Cuban history we can offer holidays to Havana, Trinidad, Vinales, Cienfuegos, Camaguey, Baracoa, Santiago and more with a selection of Cuba fly drive and Cuba multi centre holidays as well as Cuba Escorted tours. We offer both escorted Cuba tours as well as private Cuba tours.

For those interested in more traditional Cuba package holidays, we offer a variety of superb Cuba beach holidays to the resorts of Varadero, Jibacoa, Cayo Coco, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos & Guardalavaca. Cuba holidays All Inclusive are the most popular option although we also feature less commercial Cuba beach resorts such as Cayo Levisa, Maria la Gorda and Cayo Las Brujas.
Cuba twin centre holidays are also very popular combining Old Havana with any Cuba beach hotel across the island.